Not sure where your next beach getaway should be? Check out this list of hidden treasures to help you get ready for some summer fun!<\/p>\n
Cold, wet and miserable are just some of the descriptions of winter weather. Often, in the midst of this dreary season, our minds are flooded with dreams\u00a0of laying on the beach or basking in the sun. However, once the time comes, we often find ourselves lingering over the same old question:<\/p>\n
WHERE DO WE GO?\u00a0<\/span>Of course, everyone has their favorite beach bum locations, but if you\u2019re looking for a little more adventure \u2013 this list is for you. Kick your beach day excursion up a notch and discover these secret beaches in Europe that are bound to give you some sun and relaxation, without the crowds. These\u00a0destinations will be sure to help you create some memories and fulfill the fix for sun and sand\u00a0that\u2019s been nagging you\u00a0since that first snowfall.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
1. Cleopatra Beach (Turkey)<\/h2>\n
The vast coastline of Turkey offers some\u00a0fantastic beaches.\u00a0It\u00a0is home to 258 Blue Flag beaches, as well as an array of hidden coves and intimate\u00a0spots to get your beach on. \u00a0Nightlife, history, sun and sea are all\u00a0prominent aspects of the area, and once you\u2019re there you\u2019ll never be bored. Getting there is pretty easy too, especially with current\u00a0flight deals\u00a0at some of their lowest points of the year!\u00a0The Turkish Riviera,\u00a0located in the area of Antalya, offers 400 miles of sandy beaches, and for those travelers looking for more than just a day trip, the resort town of Alanya\u00a0is about an hour from the international airport.\u00a0This\u00a0beautiful destination\u00a0spreads along the Mediterranean and is accompanied by the beautiful backdrop of the Taurus mountains\u00a0(which are only a 20 minutes drive away).\u00a0Alanya is also home to\u00a0Damlatas, one of the most sought-after local locations in Turkey for a beach getaway. Also known as\u00a0Cleopatra Beach, it is usually a busy spot full of people, cafes, and fun. But if\u00a0this bustling\u00a0scene isn\u2019t for you, don\u2019t worry! Take a ride on a dolmus (local transport) a little further east towards the smaller towns of Oba and Mahmutlar, and you will find quieter less commercialized stretches of beaches. The town of Gazipasa has an especially lovely sandy beach I would highly recommend. It would be quite the hike from town, but local buses make\u00a0it an easy option for out-of-towners.<\/p>\n
2. Slanchev Bryag (Bulgaria)<\/h2>\n
While Bulgaria is renowned for its winter sports, the summer beach weather makes the Black Sea coastline a great place to visit. Popular with Eastern European visitors for many years, Western Europeans are now beginning to\u00a0discover\u00a0the area, especially Slanchev Bryag. Translated to \u201cSunny Beach\u201d, this stretch of sand has no shortage of life and color. There is a vibrancy, and \u2018spring-break\u2019 feel to the area with plenty of low-cost accommodation available among the proliferation of hotels now residing along the coastline. For the history lovers out there, this area also has the unique characteristic of being right down the coast from Nessebar. This ancient town has been referred to as the \u201cPearl of the Black Sea\u201d, and is basically considered a city-museum. Built by the Thracians in the 6th century B.C., this culture filled spot could add an element of intrigue to any beach day adventure.<\/p>\n
3. Makarska (Croatia)<\/h2>\n
For those of you who don\u2019t know which bathing suit to wear, leave it\u00a0in the closet\u00a0and head to Croatia!\u00a0Home to clothing-optional beaches since the thirties, naturism is very popular here.\u00a0Large nudist resorts are scattered throughout the country, including Koversada of Istria \u2013\u00a0one of the oldest naturist centers in Europe. Although, the Adriatic coastline does offer\u00a0many\u00a0commercial beaches like Koversada,\u00a0there is a long list of\u00a0hidden treasures that can only be found by a boat or a trek by foot. Makarska Riviera, south of Split, is most definitely on that list, offering an ideal location\u00a0for those of you who would rather take on the \u2018au natural\u2019 in private. Makarska is a gorgeous haven of white sands and scenice views- perfect for anyone looking for a summertime escape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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